SparkFun Electronics Commentsurn:uuid:214d0e4e-f1b1-d287-ce26-ac5b4c9f82492016-12-09T08:32:23-07:00SparkFun ElectronicsCustomer #701922 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #701922urn:uuid:befb268b-0a41-b469-29af-64abcd66d6402016-09-15T05:32:47-06:00<p>Hi!. it is valid for being used with Particle Photon devices? thanks</p>Customer #582714 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #582714urn:uuid:7633f670-1125-450c-497b-cb52dd116ba22015-09-12T09:20:52-06:00<p>I can&rsquo;t seem to get this device to connect with AT commands: it keeps replying &ldquo;CONNECT failed&rdquo;; trying via ftdi:</p>
<pre><code>~ $$$
CMD
~ iq
Inquiry,T=7,COD=0
Found 1
D0DF9AA2B601,turiphro_ucl,700100
Inquiry Done
~ c,D0DF9AA2B601
TRYING
CONNECT failed
</code></pre>
<p>Tried with two different Bluetooth PC dongles, set to discoverable through Blueman on Ubuntu. Also tried with discoverable Android phone. Tried both before and after pairing via the pc / android. What am I doing wrong?</p>schweini on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Silverschweiniurn:uuid:2e8ca7e5-64ef-b664-9795-74659b6ea7862015-08-03T16:26:37-06:00<p>Does anyone know if it is possible to use this (or a similar) Bluetooth module as a HID device, and as a serial device simultaneously?
I need to use my Arduino as HID device, but I also need the possibility to send data to the arduino (e.g. for switching on LEDs).</p>
<p>Or would I have to connect two BT modules to achieve that?</p>arvidtp on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Silverarvidtpurn:uuid:bbc1b114-891c-60b2-2079-64aad676748f2015-06-17T21:03:44-06:00<p>Hey – maybe some of you know this already, but I haven&rsquo;t seen anyone mention it here yet – since the firmware shipping on this module is > 6.11 now, <strong>you can do bluetooth HID with the standard BlueSMiRF now</strong>. I was thinking I&rsquo;d have to buy different hardware to switch my project over from serial to HID… but no! Check out the HID Profile chapter of the <a href="http://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Wireless/Bluetooth/bluetooth_cr_UG-v1.0r.pdf" rel="nofollow" >AT Command Set Guide</a></p>
<p>I just set my BlueSMiRF Silver up as an HID gamepad to interface with MaxMSP 7 on Mac. In command mode I did the following:</p>
<pre><code>S~,6 // Enables HID profile
SM,6 // Automatically make connections // without using GPIO6
SH,0219 //Force HID mode if GPIO11 is high on power-up,
//Game Pad, do Send output reports,
//keep a history of 1 additional device to pair with if last one is not found
R,1 // Reboot to use HID profile
</code></pre>
<p>Then my I have my micro-controller (a teensy LC) write 8 bytes to the BlueSMiRF at a time for the gamepad raw report:</p>
<pre><code>0xFD, 0x06, X1, Y1, X2, Y2, buttons_0-7, buttons_8-15
</code></pre>
<p>(positions of button and joystick segments are reversed in roving networks' documentation it seems)</p>
<p>Using <a href="http://www.anyma.ch/hitools" rel="nofollow" >hi.tools</a> instead of the Max&rsquo;s built-in hi object, I can have a robust controller that auto re-connects within seconds if the connection is lost for some reason. <em>Way</em> better than serial where if the BlueSMiRF disconnected unexpectedly I would often have to restart Max and/or remove and re-pair the BlueSMiRF in the Bluetooth System Preferences pane before it would reconnect – neither of which are feasible during a performance, especially one where the laptop has to be left unattended.</p>Customer #496520 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #496520urn:uuid:4b14c0b0-6a35-8fdf-cd77-37e47cea32782015-05-24T20:45:55-06:00<p>I am unable to get the Bluesmirf Silver to pair and connect to either a Macbook Pro or iMac running OS X 10.9.5. It does pair and connect to my iPhone and to a Windows 8.1 tablet. All of the tutorials I have found appear to be an older version of the Mac OS and the System Preferences -> Bluetooth dialog box has changed significantly. I have googled this to death, but I can&rsquo;t find a solution. I need this for the score reporting for the Nerdy Derby track that is going to be at the Denver Maker Faire in June. Any help would be appreciated. Thx!</p>Customer #378946 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #378946urn:uuid:617e6c41-3387-8584-8c49-0962ee15e2f22015-04-17T15:32:03-06:00<p>I&rsquo;ve encountered a curious issue with the BlueSMiRF silver and the arduino pro. (I&rsquo;m using the silver to transmit data from the Arduino to another device.)</p>
<p>For some reason, the Bluetooth transmission does not start until I open up the Serial Monitor in the Arduino IDE. (Once I open the monitor, the data begins transmitting. But, until I open the monitor, there&rsquo;s no data.)</p>
<p>My hunch is that I&rsquo;m missing something simple here; but, can&rsquo;t seem to determine what that might be. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>Toni_K on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverToni_Kurn:uuid:8c852a3f-62b0-2b63-14a0-71d45d2b7fac2015-03-30T10:15:11-06:00<p>It is available in our 3D model repository, the files live <a href="https://github.com/sparkfun/3D_Models/tree/master/products/12577" rel="nofollow" >here</a>.</p>Customer #609236 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #609236urn:uuid:f7819b18-c460-e20a-4eff-46b91e623a9f2015-03-29T20:04:49-06:00<p>Is it possible to download the 3D model?</p>DCuartas on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverDCuartasurn:uuid:ba1b82eb-d293-c118-ddcb-e3aba286e5f92015-02-12T09:09:18-07:00<p>I have a problem with my module,</p>
<p>I&rsquo;m using TeraTerm and a FTDI Basic, and I&rsquo;m trying to enter command mode, and actually succeding, BUT&hellip; I&rsquo;m not recieving anything on my terminal screen BUT&hellip; my LED starts to blink faster so I know that my Module is in CMD, I can change Baud rate, reboot, etc, but with no feedback from my BlueSMiRF, I know he is listening because I can reboot it with the r,1 command, I don&rsquo;t know what to do!</p>
<p>Please Help me!</p>
<p>Daniel</p>Customer #487383 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #487383urn:uuid:cd183b70-7bdb-53f0-eb2f-9aa569fc00332014-12-29T15:55:08-07:00<p>I can use the Arduino IDE to talk the BlueSMiRF by entering command mode and typing simple commands (e.g. I am able to change the name and baud rate). Now I would like to change the values of variables within the program that is running on the Arduino. Also, I would like to be able to print the values of variables (e.g. accelerometer readings) to the serial port using the bluetooth connection. Is there any documentation on how to do this sort of thing?</p>
<p>ps. When I&rsquo;m in command mode, and the Arduino is ostensibly running a program with the line Serial.println(&ldquo;Hello world&rdquo;);, nothing is printed&hellip;</p>Eraticus on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverEraticusurn:uuid:274f8e8d-d4fc-477a-1e92-5eb0004686652014-11-14T18:45:37-07:00<p>Has anyone successfully received a signal from the CTS line? I am assuming that this would change when there is a serial connection through the bluetooth antenna. Though I can easily connect via bluetooth and talk to the UART, I cannot seem to get the CTS line to toggle.</p>SteffenL on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverSteffenLurn:uuid:5d9f28e3-0b22-1d20-11bb-fefb536e6ecf2014-10-21T09:31:21-06:00<p>could this &lsquo;bluetooth modem&rsquo; be paired to BT-enabled smartphones or or even a Wii-remote as a remote control radio link?
If not, is these such a device out there somewhere?</p>dahart on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Silverdaharturn:uuid:dcd9491e-1075-f16c-6356-5ad26679e71f2014-10-17T21:13:48-06:00<p>Anyone know of an iOS app that will connect and work with the BlueSmirf? I see a couple for the BlueFruit specifically, but I don&rsquo;t see any more general bluetooth serial terminals in the app store.</p>sdfh on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Silversdfhurn:uuid:35824cfc-fdd0-0869-8982-9da390947a5b2014-09-25T12:21:35-06:00<p>I&rsquo;ve been trying to pair my BlueSMiRF Silver HID to a PS3. I always get the &ldquo;wrong code&rdquo; error even I cannot get to type the numbers Playstation asks me to write in order to pair. What configuration parameters could I change in order to successfully pair the device?</p>Customer #523015 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #523015urn:uuid:61ad2f1c-2619-13fa-6bd9-ecc0d53f35972014-07-01T08:08:32-06:00<p>Hi, i purchased this bluesmirf silver a month ago i was able to enter the command mode few days back but now when I am loading the same program and hitting $$$ its not returning CMD back I am using arduino mega adk with pins 14 and 15 as rx tx.</p>Customer #40868 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #40868urn:uuid:bf997f85-2aa6-3b0f-6b68-371536c0b1b72014-04-29T13:35:50-06:00<p>I purchased a couple of these when trying to communicate with a bluetooth device. I now know that my existing device uses a RN-41 module. Can the RN-42 communicate with the RN-41? It is my understanding that the difference is in output power only?</p>Customer #546123 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #546123urn:uuid:1046003f-cc6f-5024-589c-6fdc979f3ea52014-04-21T08:40:55-06:00<p>Hi!
I&rsquo;m having a problem, I&rsquo;m trying to connect my teensy 3.1 to an Arduino UNO using two bluetooth BlueSMiRF Silver, but it doesn&rsquo;t work. I had to use a computer to communicate those two, does anyone have communicate two BlueSMiRF before? Im using this code to make the connection.</p>
<p>void setup()
{
Serial.begin(115200);<br/>
Serial1.print(&ldquo;$$$&rdquo;);<br/>
delay(100);<br/>
Serial1.println(&ldquo;SM,0&rdquo;);<br/>
delay(100);<br/>
Serial1.println(&ldquo;&mdash;&rdquo;);
}</p>Customer #483438 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #483438urn:uuid:5ae51312-cb76-bf16-d0e6-e6c8d9e26b542014-04-10T13:29:02-06:00<p>Hi,
I have a problem. I am working with two blueSmirf Silver and I am connecting one of them to an Arduino uno, and the other one to a Teensy. My problem is that I cannot connect those boards between them using the Bluetooth BlueSmirf. I dont know whats happening ! Please I need some help to solve this problem or some page where I can read something about that.
I tried to connect each one to my PC and it works. But doesnt work between them.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>Tozian on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverTozianurn:uuid:8517407f-b0ed-2120-f0bf-2786640e5bf92014-03-25T13:04:01-06:00<p>Why is this so expensive? And why does the Bluefruit cost so much less?</p>Customer #526946 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #526946urn:uuid:5e1f8a0d-1075-257e-4434-1f5a7f2844642014-03-03T16:45:59-07:00<p>Hey there, I bought a BlueSMiRF Silver and carefully wired it up - but I&rsquo;m not getting any status LEDs to light up. Is there a particular trick I need to know - or is it possible I got a defective module?</p>Toni_K on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverToni_Kurn:uuid:be437014-983d-5c40-b568-002b3f1e4de12014-01-30T09:31:13-07:00<p>Yup! The only difference is you&rsquo;ll need to use some jumper wires to connect them. The BlueSMiRF doesn&rsquo;t have the exact same pinout as the Pro Mini.</p>Customer #427002 on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF SilverCustomer #427002urn:uuid:a500e977-7613-217e-94a6-4d956a21e27d2014-01-30T04:31:24-07:00<p>Does BlueSMiRF Silver work with Arduino pro minis? The Bluetooth Mate Silver can be directly plugged into an Arduino mini, but those are out of stock apparently.</p>free-bee on WRL-12577 - SparkFun Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF Silverfree-beeurn:uuid:a9c00007-9ece-7d5f-8301-e0a4d785b2b42014-01-27T11:46:31-07:00<blockquote><p>We recommend the purchase a USB dongle to interface to a computer</p></blockquote>
<p>Should read:</p>
<blockquote><p>We recommend the purchase <em>of</em> a USB dongle to interface to a computer</p></blockquote>